Science, Eberly College

Science (SC) - (ARCHIVE)

PROFESSOR ROBERT B. MITCHELL, in charge

This interdisciplinary major aims to provide a broad, general
education in science. Students may choose to pursue either a
bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree. The B.S. degree
major includes options in General Science, Life Science,
Mathematical Science, and Physical Science. The curriculum is
designed specifically for students who have educational goals not
readily met in one of the other Eberly College of Science majors
or for those who require a high degree of flexibility to attain
their educational objectives. After completing foundation
courses in calculus, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences,
students will select additional science courses from designated
areas. A large number of supporting credits will permit students
to readily include a minor or course sequences in business,
education, exercise science, technical writing, or other fields.
Many students use this major to prepare for graduate school,
professional schools, or employment in science-related
disciplines.

For the B.A. or the B.S. degree in Science, a minimum of 124
credits is required, with at least 15 credits at the 400 level.

TWO-YEAR PREPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION: The first two years of the
Science major (62 credits) can meet the preprofessional needs of
those interested in admission to some schools of pharmacy,
physical therapy, optometry, nursing, and physician assistant
training. Successful students can then transfer after two years
of undergraduate study to the professional school to which they
are admitted. Note, however, that no Penn State degree can be
awarded after only two years (62 credits) of study in the Science
major. Also, note that the abbreviated two-year curriculum alone
does not prepare students for admission to professional schools
of general medicine, veterinary medicine, or dental medicine.
Consult with the Eberly College of Science health sciences
professional adviser for additional information.

FIVE-YEAR SCIENCE/BUSINESS, B.S./M.B.A., PROGRAM: Students
admitted to this special cooperative program between the Eberly
College of Science and The Smeal College of Business
Administration will be able to earn a B.S. degree in Science
(General option) upon satisfactory completion of:
a. A total of 101 credits, including General Educaiton credits in
Writing/Speaking, Arts, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral
Sciences; MATH 140 GQ, 141 GQ; STAT 200 GQ; CMPSC 203 GQ; CHEM
012 GN, 013 GN, 014 GN, 015 GN; PHYS 215 GN, 265 GN; BIOL 110 GN;
SC 400; ECON 002 GS,[58]004 GS[58];ACCTG 200, a
3-credit elective course from the College of Earth and Mineral
Sciences, and 23 elective credits from the Eberly College of
Science, with 10 of those credits being at the 400 level.
b. 12 credits of summer indepedent study work through the Eberly
College of Science Cooperative Education Program.
c. The first year of the M.B.A. program in The Smeal College of
Business Administration.

Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem:1-2)

Bachelor of Arts

GENERAL EDUCATION: 46 credits
(15 of these 46 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin.)

SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS (6-14 credits)[59]
Select 6 credits of 400-level courses (Sem: 5-8)
Select 0-8 credits in a foreign language (proficiency demonstrated
by examination or course work to the level of the second
semester; if fewer than 8 credits are needed to reach the required
proficiency, students choose selections from program list to total
8 credits.) (Sem: 1-7)

[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C
or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.[58] ECON 002 GS and 004 GS may be used to satisfy General
Education in the social and behavioral sciences.[59] A maximum of 12 credits of Independent Study (296, 496) may be
applied toward credits for graduation.[60] Physical sciences include PHYS, CHEM, ASTRO; mathematical
sciences include MATH, CMPSC, CSE,
STAT; life sciences include BIOL, B M B, MICRB.

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